Gatchaman Cosplay

Hi all!

Well, it took the Japanese cosplay industry long enough, but they have finally gotten around to producing a series of licensed Tatsunoko character costumes. Along with characters like Yatterman and Casshan, they have included one of Ken from Gatchaman.

Here's a picture of the ad showing what the suit looks like:



The costume seems to be of the one-size-fits-all variety, and is designed for people who are up to 175 cm tall (5' 9") and weigh up to 70 kg (154 lbs).

The set consists of a two-piece polyester bodysuit, a polyurethane and PVC helmet, a polyester belt, and a cotton/polyester blend cape.

I haven't been able to find an official suggested retail price, but the various places I've seen offering it seem to have it for between 7,750 yen and 8,500 yen (Roughly $77.50 to $85.00 at current exchange rates).

Before you ask, Ken is the only Gatchaman-related costume in the line, at least currently. Perhaps if it sells well, they'll expand the line to include a Joe or a Jun. We'll just have to wait and see on that count. In the meantime, at least there's an official Ken cosplay outfit for you to wear!

James

Okay, I found the selling link you posted on the BOTP list, James. I'm seriously interested in this, but it seems that I would have to go through a third party importer to buy it. Does anyone else want one too? I'd be happy to split costs with an order for multiple items.

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Yes, I used Celga to purchase my Tatsunoko t-shirt and was very happy. So I'd probably go through them again.

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Interesting... nice costume... too bad they don't have the other members

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